Alert Top Story Topical 2 suspects in Rapid City encampment homicide plead not guilty Madison Willis Mar 30, 2026 Mar 30, 2026 0 × For more information on the Rapid City PD tip line, go to https://shorturl.at/ShAIX. For Pennington County, go to https://shorturl.at/Gya1r. Learn More SMS Email Print Copy article link Save The two people accused of killing 43-year-old Randall Lonehill at an improvised encampment in Rapid City pleaded not guilty on Monday, March 30. kAmr6=6DE6 r@?BF6C:?8 q62C[ b_[ 2?5 pCE:6 q=24< q62C[ c`[ 2AA62C65 7@C E96:C 2CC2:8?>6?E 367@C6 yF586 $E24J (:4<C6 2E E96 !6??:?8E@? r@F?EJ r@FCE9@FD6] k^AmkAmp44@C5:?8 E@ 4@FCE 5@4F>6?ED[ q=24< q62C 2?5 r@?BF6C:?8 q62C 2C6 6249 :?5:4E65 @? 2:5:?8 2?5 236EE:?8 D64@?5\568C66 >FC56C] k^AmkAmx? $@FE9 s2<@E2[ 3@E9 492C86D 2C6 r=2DD q 76=@?:6D E92E 42CCJ 2 >2?52E@CJ >:?:>F> D6?E6?46 @7 =:76 :? 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Here are some memorable off-the-beaten-path places to also explore Police: SUV ran a Rapid City stop sign before fatal crash with motorcycle Sioux Falls woman dies after crash near Sturgis Patrol releases name of woman killed in Pennington County rollover crash UPDATE: Authorities release names of the 2 who died from fatal injuries in crash near Deadwood Patrol releases name of pair killed in crash near Hill City Patrol reports 4 more injury crashes in Sturgis Rally daily report Update: 2 arrested for firing shots from overlook on Skyline Drive Yungblud embraces rally, rocks Sturgis Buffalo Chip kAmp? 2FE@ADJ C6A@CE C6G62=65 {@?69:==VD 562E9 H2D 42FD65 3J EC2F>2 2DD@4:2E65 H:E9 2 A9JD:42= 2DD2F=E 2?5 DE233:?8]k^AmkAm!@=:46 D2:5 @77:46CD H6C6 42==65 2C@F?5 cibd A]>] @? |@?52J[ y2?] ae[ E@ E96 `__ 3=@4< @7 t2DE }@CE9 $EC66E 7@C 2 C6A@CE @7 2? F?C6DA@?D:G6 >2=6] ~? 2CC:G2=[ @77:46CD 7@F?5 {@?69:== 5625 :? 2? :>AC@G:D65 @FE5@@C 6?42>A>6?E D6E FA ?62C E96 C2:=C@25 EC24<D] k^AmkAmq=24< q62C 2?5 r@?BF6C:?8 q62CVD 3@?5 :D D6E 2E Sd__[___ 42D9 @?=J] %96:C ?6IE 4@FCE 2AA62C2?46 :D D6E 7@C pAC:= af 2E `_icd 2]>] k^Am You can contact Madison Willis at mwillis@rapidcityjournal.com 0 Comments Love 0 Funny 0 Wow 0 Sad 0 Angry 0 Sign up for our Crime & Courts newsletter Get the latest in local public safety news with this weekly email. Sign up! * I understand and agree that registration on or use of this site constitutes agreement to its user agreement and privacy policy. Madison Willis Public Safety/Courts Reporter Author email Follow Madison Willis Close Get email notifications on {{subject}} daily! Your notification has been saved. There was a problem saving your notification. {{description}} Email notifications are only sent once a day, and only if there are new matching items. 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Crime tip submissions for Rapid City, Pennington County For more information on the Rapid City PD tip line, go to https://shorturl.at/ShAIX. For Pennington County, go to https://shorturl.at/Gya1r.
Updated: Community meeting about Qury wildfire planned tonight in Custer The fire started yesterday afternoon.Â
Rapid City police arrest man for August 2025 murder at apartments on Watertown Street A 30-year-old man has been arrested and charged with first-degree murder in connection to the death of Monte Gakin.
Officials provide update on fight against the bourgeoning Qury wildfire near Custer, South Dakota "Today, their emphasis is still to get those homes secured," the fire incident commander said while discussing the wildfire with the Journal a…
Rapid City man sentenced for 2022 double homicide at Surfwood apartment Olivera was identified as the gunman during trial testimony.Â
Pennington County Sheriff's Office reports gradual decline in violent crime The Pennington County Sheriff's Office reports a slight decline in violent crime. The office plans to make great changes in 2026.Â
Hiker finds human skeletal remains near Wasta; 25-year-old man identified A forensic dentist was able to confirm the remains are those of a 25-year-old man who's been missing for 217 days.Â
Acey Morrison shooter sentenced, escorted out of Rapid City courtroom for outbursts Gregory Landers interrupted the victim's family with "abusive comments," as described by the judge. He pleaded guilty to second-degree manslau…
Black Hawk man pleads not guilty to sexually abusing a child The man is indicted for first-degree rape, among other charges.
Rapid City police investigating after Hill City woman found dead on Cambell Street The woman had recently traveled to Rapid City from Denver.
Man appears to court for August 2025 homicide at Rapid City apartments The man said he wasn't trying to run away, but provide money for his family. His bond was set at $1 million cash only.Â
South Dakota DCI investigating after troopers fire at suspect in Box Elder State troopers shot a suspect in Box Elder after a vehicle pursuit.
Rapid City man sentenced for 2024 sawed-off shotgun shooting incident The man shot in the head was conscious and spoke with law enforcement on scene.
Division of Criminal Investigation investigates officer involved shooting in Sioux Falls This is the second officer involved shooting in South Dakota this year.Â
Rapid City man enters guilty pleas after a day of shooting and burglary in Rapid Valley The victim went door to door in Rapid Valley asking for help after being shot.Â
Rapid City man pleads not guilty to possession of child sexual abuse material The man could face the possibility of 20 years in prison for possessing child sexual abuse material.Â
Rapid City woman pleads no contest to second-degree manslaughter after death of mother Taylor Bird Horse was arrested Monday, April 14, 2025 on suspicion of first-degree manslaughter in relation to her mother’s death.